2026 Old Hickory 25BB Byron Buxton Pro Maple Wood Bat Review
Byron Buxton's pro model — a C243-profile turn with a huge barrel and one of the largest sweet spots of any bat made today.
The Score
How we score ↗The grade, density and grain of the billet — slope-of-grain, ink-dot certification, and whether it’s a true pro-cut. The headline for a wood bat. A primary driver of the overall score.
Barrel size and the turn-model profile (110/243/271/I13 and the like) — how much hitting surface and forgiveness the shape gives you.
How the wood feels and sounds at contact — the flex/stiffness of the handle, and the crack off a quality billet.
How well the wood holds up — density and grain quality (and, for composite wood, engineered toughness). Far more important on a wood bat than on alloy.
How hard the ball comes off for a wood bat — real, but a lighter factor here since wood isn’t about chasing max exit velocity.
Quality per dollar versus comparable pro-grade or composite wood. Shown for context; NOT factored into the overall score.
Why this score: The huge C243 barrel drives top sweet-spot and power scores; the size keeps swing-weight ease just below the balanced turns. Pro pedigree, density-screened maple and the 60-day warranty keep durability and value strong.
Our Review
The 25BB is Byron Buxton's Old Hickory turn, cut to the C243 profile. It has a huge barrel with one of the largest sweet spots of any profile in production, with a medium taper down to a thin handle and a slight flare into the knob. It belongs to the same 243 family as the J143M and P100, so you get that signature long, large hitting area; Old Hickory keeps the weight reasonably balanced rather than fully end-loaded, which is what lets a hitter like Buxton stay quick with it. Made to order from #1-grade hard rock maple or birch with the 60-day warranty. A premium choice for a hitter who wants the biggest possible barrel behind a pro name.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Huge C243 barrel with one of the largest sweet spots in production
- Genuine pro game model from an elite MLB hitter
- Made to order in maple or birch with a 60-day warranty
Cons
- Big barrel and thin handle reward stronger, faster hitters
- Made-to-order with a 3-4 week build time
Full Specifications
| Brand | Old Hickory |
|---|---|
| Model | 25BB Byron Buxton Pro Maple |
| Model Year | 2026 |
| Certification | Wood |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Construction | Custom Pro maple (C243 profile) |
| Model # | 25BB |
| Drop | -3 |
| Barrel | Large |
| Swing Weight | Balanced |
| MSRP | $199 |
Where to Buy
2026 Old Hickory 25BB Byron Buxton Pro Maple Wood Bat — FAQ
Is the 2026 Old Hickory 25BB Byron Buxton Pro Maple a good Wood bat?
We rate it 8.5/10 (Grade A). Byron Buxton's pro model — a C243-profile turn with a huge barrel and one of the largest sweet spots of any bat made today.
What drops does the 25BB Byron Buxton Pro Maple come in?
The 2026 25BB Byron Buxton Pro Maple Wood comes in -3.
How much does the 2026 25BB Byron Buxton Pro Maple cost?
MSRP is $199. We list the lowest price across CheapBats and Amazon on this page.
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